Local officials are highlighting both prevention and recovery as part of ongoing efforts to address prescription drug misuse in southeast Iowa. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to […]
Read more navigate_nextJim Carlin, Republican Candidate for US Senate, Visits Mount Pleasant
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jim Carlin is outlining his vision for strengthening rural Iowa, as he campaigns for the seat currently held by Joni Ernst. Carlin is facing Congresswoman Ashley […]
Read more navigate_nextIowa DOT Looking For Featured Photos Across Iowa
Share your photos along Iowa’s Byways! Use the following link to submit high-resolution images for a chance to be featured in the 2027 Iowa Byways™ Travel Guide! https://tinyurl.com/iabyways We’re looking […]
Read more navigate_nextKILJ’s FOCUS Program 04/19/26 “News in Review”
This weeks Focus program looks back at news highlights during the past week (April 13-17). Stories featured in this program can be found at KILJ.com under the news tab.
Read more navigate_nextMt. Pleasant PTA Planning Spring Events & Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is scheduled for May 4 – 8, 2026 in the Mt. Pleasant Community School District and the MP PTA outlined events to celebrate teachers. The PTA is […]
Read more navigate_nextMP Man Arrested in Washington on Friday
A Mt. Pleasant man was arrested in Washington, Iowa, at 7:35pm Friday night. Donald Williams, 27, was stopped with possession of a stolen bike and charged with theft in the […]
Read more navigate_nextAccess Energy Cooperative Announced 2026 Scholarship Winners
Access Energy Cooperative awards twelve $1500 scholarships each year, four in each of its three districts. The parents or guardians of the applicant must be a member of Access Energy […]
Read more navigate_nextFriday Storms!
Mt. Pleasant received over an inch of rain as recorded by the Raindrop App in the past 24 hours. Rain totals vary by area in the KILJ listening area, but […]
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